# Countdown+++ vs Countdown

The clearest difference is price: Countdown at Free against Countdown+++'s $0.99. Countdown also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (186K vs 5.8K). Countdown+++'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On rating, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Countdown is free to download; Countdown+++ costs $0.99 up front. Countdown+++ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Countdown+++ against 4.8 for Countdown. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 186K ratings behind it against 5.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Countdown+++'s written reviews are positive against 72% of Countdown's.

Countdown+++ ships an update every 3 weeks, Countdown every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown+++ | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-plus-plus-plus/id573550084/reviews) | **[4.8 (186K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1403367428/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5.8K | **186K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.1% of reviews** | 71.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#39** |
| Size | 4 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Tsopanakis](https://appshunter.io/developer/471022214) | [Find Appiness LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685887104) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown+++

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-plus-plus-plus/id573550084)

Track important dates and events with a visually appealing and intuitive countdown app. Set unlimited custom countdowns, receive timely alarms, and share your progress with others. Personalize your experience with themes, notes, and various time formats.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event countdowns, Customizable alarms, iCloud sync across devices, Today widget for quick view, Full-screen countdown display, Personalization with themes and notes, Event sharing and social media integration

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Colors Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great planning tool
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable colors
- 📆 Helpful for tracking events
- 🔔 Provides reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Limited time options
- 🔊 Lacking alarm customization
- 🗓️ Difficulty editing/deleting events

**Reported bugs**

- Events disappearing after closing app
- Red badge icon not working
- Countdown not updating correctly

**Requested features**

- Repeat events option
- Countdown in weeks/months/years
- Ability to add photos to events
- Widget/lock screen countdown display
- Sync across devices


### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1403367428)

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Easily track important dates and events with a customizable countdown timer. Set reminders, organize events with tags, and view upcoming dates on your home screen or Apple Watch. Syncs across devices and offers various counting options.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdown timer, Event reminders, Home screen widgets, Apple Watch support, Event sharing, iCloud sync, Repeatable countdowns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Start 7-Day Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| Countdown Widget Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Countdown Widget | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🎨 Customizable colors and emojis
- ⏰ Accurate countdown tracking
- 🔔 Helpful reminders and notifications
- 💰 One-time payment for premium features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Paid widget feature
- 🔍 Lack of instructions/guidance
- 🔀 Inconsistent countdown display on widget
- 📅 Limited repeat options for events
- 🖼️ No option to use custom photos

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not updating automatically
- Countdown display issues after iOS 14 update
- Inability to delete archived events

**Requested features**

- Add ability to count up from past events
- Provide more date/time format options
- Implement calendar view for all events
- Allow custom backgrounds for widgets
- Add support for weekly/monthly repeating events


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown+++ free?

Countdown+++ costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown free?

Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown+++ or Countdown?

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown+++ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while Countdown averages 4.8 from 186K ratings.

### Do Countdown+++ or Countdown have ads?

Countdown shows ads; Countdown+++ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown+++ or Countdown?

Countdown+++ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Countdown every 4 days. Most recently, Countdown+++ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Countdown on September 25, 2026.

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